Monthly Archives: October 2025

A reminder that all staff must complete the mandatory AEA-required trainings. Certified staff are allowed to use one of your 2025-2026 contract days to complete the trainings. Simply indicate on your Google calendar, “AEA Mandatory Training Day.” If you have … Continue reading →

Following a Board meeting on September 11, the Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors took action to partner with Dr. Cindy Yellick, chief administrator of Heartland AEA, and Nathan Wood, chief administrator of Great Prairie AEA, to lead the search … Continue reading →

We would like to welcome incoming staff for the 2025-26 school year!

To support a timely staff replacement process and assist with budget planning, Central Rivers AEA is offering an early notification incentive for Certified, NUSS, CWA, and Administrative staff who provide advance notice of their intent to resign or retire at … Continue reading →

Just a reminder: the monthly Zoom update for Central Rivers AEA and Keystone AEA staff takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:00 to 4:30 pm (unless canceled if there are no new updates). This month’s update … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year to remind staff of the procedures for office closures due to inclement weather. The FAQs document provides a lot of information and specific examples for your reference. Please review the guidelines, and contact your supervisor … Continue reading →

Live documents, helpful resources and guides can be found on our staff website.

Professional Development requests Central Rivers AEA encourages staff to take part in professional learning opportunities that support growth and enhance our work with students, families and districts. Staff requesting to participate in internal or external professional development should follow the … Continue reading →

Good news! Zoom’s SMS texting feature is now fully active and ready to use. Please refer to the CRAEA Zoom Phone Tutorial and FAQ for the step-by-step directions. MacBook Air now an option in our device rotation You asked, we … Continue reading →

Join our October INspired Leadership workshop in Cedar Falls If you have yet to experience a two-day INspired Leadership Workshop or haven’t attended in the past three years, you might wish to sign up online for our two-day workshop in … Continue reading →

The agency is partnering with the Hy-Vee Pharmacy to offer flu shot clinics for employees and their families. The vaccination schedule is as follows: Friday, October 24 Friday, October 10 Please complete the 2025 flu shot registration form if you … Continue reading →

Our office buildings, grounds and River Hills School are always looking spotless, thanks to our custodial/maintenance team! While they may be more behind-the-scenes, their hard work does not go unnoticed! Cedar Falls office: Clear Lake office: Marshalltown office: River Hills … Continue reading →

Central Rivers AEA is excited to announce a new partnership with North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC). Beginning this fall, NIACC will utilize two rooms in our Clear Lake office to support the expansion of its aviation program. The location … Continue reading →